Fathers and Babies: How Babies Grow and What They Need from You, from Birth to 18 Months

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Summary: wasn't what I expected
Review: Half of the space in this book is devoted to unnecessarily large drawings (illustrations). The text is VERY simplistic, e.g., it's a good idea to be extra nice to your partner during this period and help out. BOTTOM LINE: This might be a very valuable book for many people, especially as either an introduction or a summary. For more details on babies, check out THE NEW FATHER (Brott).

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Summary: JUST RIGHT
Review: I bought this for my 22 year old son, who is about to become a father for the first time. He of course is interested in finding out about newborns but admittedly does not have the desire to go too indepth. This book was perfect for him. He could read each section as it pertained to the baby at the correct time thus preparing him for whats expected. The mother on the other hand . . . needed something much more in depth in her search for finding out about her newborn. Perfect for first time dads who don't want to know too much, at least the brevity of the book will keep their attention long enough to learn the basics.

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Summary: JUST RIGHT
Review: I bought this for my 22 year old son, who is about to become a father for the first time. He of course is interested in finding out about newborns but admittedly does not have the desire to go too indepth. This book was perfect for him. He could read each section as it pertained to the baby at the correct time thus preparing him for whats expected. The mother on the other hand . . . needed something much more in depth in her search for finding out about her newborn. Perfect for first time dads who don't want to know too much, at least the brevity of the book will keep their attention long enough to learn the basics.

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Summary: Easy to digest
Review: I loved this book. It was sweet, entertaining, and non-threatening; definitely not written for women, as is typical. As a man minimally exposed to babies my entire life, I found it eye-opening and helpful in setting my expectations for life with an infant.

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Summary: Simple enough for husbands to follow!
Review: My husband and I both refer to this book every now and then to check on stages of development. It is written clearly and has a touch of humor added along.

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Summary: Very accessible book for Dads -- but Moms will like it too
Review: My husband received several books on being a dad (or a supportive "pregnant" husband) but they were all pretty intense books. This one is different. It's casual, informative, simple, accessible. It does a great job describing babies' developmental stages, how important Daddy is at that time, and some neat games or activities you can use to interact. It's really a valuable book for any parent, but I thought it was an especially nice book for its target audience, a busy new Dad.

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Summary: Great for the clueless father to be
Review: This book is great for the average dumb male who dosen't even know how to hold a baby. The perfect gift for an expecting couple.

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Summary: Really enjoyable first parenting book
Review: Though I knew a good bit of what was in here already, I truly enjoyed going through it and found the simple layout and presentation helpful